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Doris (Nadeau)
Parmenter 1927 - 2014 Doris (Nadeau) Parmenter, 87, of Leominster, died
November 11, 2014, in Life Care Center of Leominster, after an illness.
She was born April 4, 1927, in Ware, MA, daughter of the late Alfred and
Caroline (Jablonski) Nadeau. Doris attended Saxton Trade School. She
enjoyed gardening and was a member of St. Leo's Parish. |
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Denise "Dee" R. Caron, 87, of Epsom, NH, formerly
of Leominster and Lunenburg, MA died June 29, 2014 in Epsom Health Care
Center, after an illness. She was born in Fitchburg, MA, May 17, 1927,
daughter of the late Ralph J. and Flora M. (Landry) Caron. She was a
graduate of Leominster High School. Denise worked as an electronic
technician at Digital Equipment Co., in Westminster, Maynard, Hudson and
Marlboro, MA, before her retirement. Denise's Funeral will be held Monday, July 7, 2014 from Wright-Roy Funeral Home, Inc., 109 West St., Leominster, with a Mass of Christian Burial being held in St. Leo's Church, 128 Main St., Leominster at 11:00 a.m. Calling hours will be held Monday morning, prior to the funeral, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. After cremation, burial will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fitchburg, MA. |
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Lorraine A. (Metivier) Fontaine, 86, of Leominster, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, in UMass Medical Center, Worcester. She was born on July 14, 1927, in Leominster, MA, was the daughter of John and Laura (Marcotte) Metivier. She was a graduate of Leominster High School Class of 1945. Lorraine worked as a bookkeeper and accountant before retiring. She was a member of St. Cecilia Parish in Leominster, where she worked Bingo, and the church fairs. Her hobbies were baking, and she had a private sewing circle with her close friends, and loved to shop. She is survived by her two sons Alan Fontaine of Bedford, N.H. and Neil Fontaine of Leominster, her four grandchildren Michealla, Nicholas, Jayson, and Aidan. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, A. Paul Fontaine, on May 7, 2011, and her sister Muriel Richardson. Lorraine's funeral will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014, from the Wright-Roy Funeral Home 109 West St. Leominster, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church 168 Mechanic St. Leominster, Burial will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the funeral home, and Friday morning, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. |
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Charles Emerson Lynch, 85, of Leominster died Friday October 5, 2012 in the Rose Monihan Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 11, 1927 in Newark, New Jersey, was the son of John J and H. Elizabeth (Merithew) Lynch. He was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII having served in Guam. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Crawley Corporation then he went on to be a maintaince manager for USCI Bard in Billerica, and then worked for Murray Printing before retiring. Charles was a member of the Eastwood Club, North Leominster Rod and Gun Club, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a marksman with skeet and trap shooting, he was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. His nickname was "The Legend" he was also known as the "Go to guy" and he was considered a great mentor. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Elizabeth
"Betty" Lynch of Leominster, his son John Lynch and his wife Julie of
Lunenburg, his daughter Frances Lynch of Fitchburg, his step-daughter
Karin Belanger of Alabama, his brother John M. Lynch of Lancaster, his
sister Elizabeth Jean Flanagan of Leominster, his grandchildren Sarah K.
Philips of Fitchburg, Adam Lynch of Montpelier, VT, Molly Lynch of
Lunenburg, Rebecca Lynch of Lunenburg, Collin Warman of Huntsville, AL
and Jenny Trainor of Madison, AL and three great-grandchildren in
Alabama. He was predeceased by his son James Lynch in 2007. |
Rita Ann Debitetto, 84, of Venice, Fla. and former resident of Winchester & Leominster, MA. and Sarasota, FL, passed away on March 13, 2012. She was born to James V. and Carmella M. DiGeronimo on Jan. 1, 1928 in Fitchburg, Mass. She graduated from Leominster High School in 1945 and then attended Larson Junior College. Rita and her husband, Michael were co-owners of Debitetto Insurance Agency. She was a member of the Winchester Boat Club, Oak Hill Country Club, Orchard Hills Tennis Club, Bent Tree Country Club in Sarasota where she had two holes-in-one, and Prestancia C.C. Rita also enjoyed Bocce, Bridge and playing cards. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Michael; loving children, daughter, Diane Debitetto and son, Michael (Cheryl) Debitetto; a beloved sister, Dorothy A. (DiGeronimo) and her husband Ronald J. St. Laurent, a sister-in-law Gloria DiGeronimo, wife of Arthur, and a brother James DiGeronimo Jr.. Four adoring grandchildren, Max J. (Sable) Weisman, Nathan Debitetto and Jake V. Debitetto. She also leaves behind a Godchild, David J. (Laurine) DiGeronimo, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rita was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael J. DiGeronimo and Arthur P. DiGeronimo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Farley Funeral Home in Venice. Following the service a collation will be served at Venetian Falls Clubhouse, Jackson Rd., Venice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 or to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923. Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Florida is handling the arrangements. To send condolences visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com. |
Robert W. Cosseboom, son of Sylvester G. Cosseboom and Viola M. (Goodwin) Cosseboom of Leominster passed away at home on January 28, 2012. Born August 21, 1926, Bob was a lifelong resident of Leominster. He worked as a shoe salesman for 56 years with Student Brothers and Fini shoe stores. Bob was the Director of TAG (Teen Age Gathering) for 14 years. TAG donated thousands of dollars in scholarships and athletic awards to many LHS students. Bob was also the donor of the Broderick-Kucharski award which was given each year at graduation. Having graduated as President of the Class of 1945, Bob was an active member of the reunion committee. The class held its 65 year reunion in June 2010 at Barbers Crossing in Sterling. Bob was warden for many years in Ward 2A. He was also an avid harness racing fan and a collector of more than 300 movie videos dating from the early 30’s to present. He leaves two nephews, William S. Lemoine and his wife Charlene of Waukesha, WI and David A. Stebbins of NH. He leaves a grand nephew, Bret Lemoine of Appleton, WI, as well as many valued friends, especially Bob Johnson and memories of his late wife, Sue. At Bob's request there will no calling hours and burial services will be private. Any remembrances in Bob's name may be made to the Pat Brody Shelter for Cats, P.O. Box 142, Lunenburg MA 01462 or to Ginny's Food Pantry, 52 Mechanic St. Leominster, MA 01453. The Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster is assisting the family with arrangements. |
Evelyn E. (Nimee) MacGillvray, 83 years old, formerly of Leominster, MA, and Portsmouth, RI, died May 20, 2011 in Blenheim Newport after a long illness. She leaves her daughters, Cindy J. Williams and her husband David W. of Middletown, RI and Beth A. Piermarini and her husband David M. of Townsend, MA, a granddaughter Ashley E. Williams also of Middletown, RI, a sister Ruth A. Nimee of Worcester, MA, and a brother William Nimee of Waltham, MA. Evelyn was married for over 50 years to the late Robert S. MacGillvray who passed away on October 1, 2006. She was also predeceased by a daughter Robin L. MacGillvray in 1977, a sister Marguerite (Nimee) Swydan, and a brother Robert Nimee. Mrs. MacGillvray was born on July 2, 1927, in Leominster, MA, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Peters) Nimee and had lived in Leominster most of her life. She was a graduate of Leominster High School the Class of 1945 and later attended Simmons College. For many years, she worked alongside her family at Nimee's Clothing Store and also worked at Montachusett Opportunity Council (MOC) in Sterling, MA. Evelyn enjoyed volunteering at Leominster Hospital. For over 15 years, Evelyn and Robert were members of Oak Hill Country Club of Fitchburg, MA. While living in Leominster, Evelyn and her family worshipped at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Evelyn's proudest moment was the birth of her granddaughter Ashley. She always enjoyed having the cleanest car and the most perfectly manicured lawn in the neighborhood. |
Rita Cora (Remy) DeCarolis, 83 years old, of Leominster, died on Friday, October 15, 2010, after a brief illness. She is survived by her 5 sons, Michael DeCarolis of Leominster, Berardino DeCarolis of Leominster, Vincent DeCarolis of Castro Valley, CA, Richard DeCarolis and his wife Christina of Leominster and Joseph DeCarolis and his wife Cheryl of Lunenburg, 3 brothers George "Duke" Remy of Malden, Laval "Jimmy" Remy of Ludlow, VT and Marcel "Peter" Remy and his wife Jackie of Vero Beach, FL, 6 grandchildren, Sheena, Nicholas, Vincent, Anthony, Richard and Kyle, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband Vincent "Chasbo" DeCarolis, her brothers Doria "Titou" Remy and Charles Remy and by her sister Paulette Scoggins. Rita was born in Leominster on May 22, 1927, daughter of Dr. Louis Remy DDS and Graziella (Favreau) Remy and was a life long resident. She graduated from Leominster High School and worked at the former Selig Manufacturing in Leominster several years ago. She was a life long member of St. Cecilia’s Church in Leominster and was an avid BINGO player. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic Street, Leominster. Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Leominster. |
Martha "Sissy" (Bottomley) Valeri, 81 years old, of Leominster died on Tuesday, June 10 in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital after an illness. She is survived by 2 sons Robert Valeri of Tennessee and John Valeri of Leominster, a daughter Tina Lane of Leominster, her grandchildren Gary Lane, Jr. of Gloucester, Etta Lane of Leominster, Jacob Valeri of Waltham, Luke Valeri of Nashua, NH, Nathaniel Valeri of Leominster and Rachel Valeri of Tennessee, 2 great grandchildren Jayden Harvey and Tehya Harvey Lane of Gloucester, 2 brothers Robert Bottomley of Montana and Theodore "Joe Joe" Bottomley of Ocala, FL She was predeceased by her beloved husband Rocco A. Valeri in 1995 and her youngest brother James Bottomley in 1986. Mrs. Valeri was born in Leominster on March 12, 1927, daughter of Irving and Edith (Pennery) Bottomley and was a life long resident. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. |
